Latest News from BPCA

10 December 2020

PestWest wins Best New Product Award for flyDetect®

PRESS RELEASE

flyDetect® from PestWest was announced as joint winner of the Best New Product Award at The Society of Food Hygiene and Technology Virtual Awards Ceremony this month.

pestwest-new-product-award-flydetect

The SOFHT Awards recognises and celebrates excellence within the food industry and its associated industries and PestWest are incredibly honoured to have won an award in the Best New Product category.

This broad category covers any aspect of food, service or equipment, and flyDetect® was up against some stiff competition! The Awards were judged by a panel of experienced food industry professionals from the Society’s membership. 

Fred Hurstel, PestWest Business Director, commented: “We are so pleased that flyDetect® has been recognised as a Best New Product by food industry experts. It has been years in the making and is the first of its kind in the pest control industry.

"Flying insects contaminating products remains a significant issue for many food companies and early identification of potential flying insect problems is a huge benefit in areas such as food production, where zero tolerance of insects is required.”

He continued, "During the current pandemic, it is especially important that food manufacturers have the peace of mind that insect detection is being taken care of whilst keeping their staff safe, and flyDetect® allows them to do this via remote monitoring.”

flyDetect® is a 24/7 remote monitoring system, which has a built-in high-resolution camera which captures the entire sticky board.

flyDetect® is designed to send immediate notifications of emerging infestations. The capture thresholds can be tailored to the sensitivity of the situation in which flyDetect® is being used.

GOT SOME GOOD NEWS?

If you've got something positive to share with the industry, get in touch!

hello@bpca.org.uk

Source: PestWest press release

Highlights View all news

17 February 2026

Latest news

BPCA launches WhatsApp noticeboard for members - BPCA Insider

BPCA has launched BPCA Insider, a new WhatsApp community noticeboard designed to give members and volunteers quick, direct updates from the Association.

Read more

29 January 2026

Latest news

Have your say on the new Level 4 pest management qualification

The professional pest management industry is entering a key period of change. As standards rise, the need for a clear, credible and practical career pathway has never been more important.

Read more

27 January 2026

Latest news

BPCA submits evidence on Decent Homes Standard (Northern Ireland)

BPCA is taking the fight against pests in rented properties to Northern Ireland, responding to proposals to update the Decent Homes Standard, which applies to social housing.

Read more
Latest View all news

17 February 2026

Latest news

BPCA launches WhatsApp noticeboard for members - BPCA Insider

BPCA has launched BPCA Insider, a new WhatsApp community noticeboard designed to give members and volunteers quick, direct updates from the Association.

Read more

16 February 2026

Latest news

Programme announced for Global Food Summit 2026

Check out the programme for the Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit to run on 4-5 June at the Nina Hotel, Tsuen Wan, West Hong Kong.

Read more

16 February 2026

Latest news

BPCA champions members at BRCGS Connect Europe 2026

BPCA was proud to attend BRCGS Connect Europe 2026, Europe’s food and product safety conference, held on 12–13 February at County Hall, Southbank, London.

Read more